Knit some warmth

Animal lovers will want to get their needles out for this very special charity knitting appeal. Erin Hounds Sighthound Rescue is asking knitters to make snoods to help keep its residents cosy. The charity rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes greyhounds and lurchers from Ireland, and says that the dogs it looks after are often very skinny and feel the cold. You can get the pattern for the snood and also a knitted dog jacket by emailing rosey@erinhounds.co.uk. For more information on Erin Hounds, visit www.erinhounds.co.uk.